Czech Railways develops app to improve rail safety

In the wake of a spate of train accidents this month, Czech Railways say they have developed a mobile app aimed at increasing rail safety.The app will show train drivers the position of other trains in the area at any given time and issue early warning of a potential collision. Communication between train drivers and operators will also be intensified.

Czech Railways started developing the app at the beginning of July when a head on collision caused by human error killed two and injured 24 people. The app is currently being tested in several regions.

There were five incidents of collisions, near-collisions and derailed trains all caused by human error this month.